A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE AMPP COMMUNITY
JUNE 2023

In this AMPPlify Update:

• AMPP News: Honoring Women Who Shape the Future
• AMPP Insights:  Chapter Officer Elections, AMPP SC 26, Workforce Development Program, DoD Symposium and Member Moments
• AMPP Tech: This Month's Technical Content
• AMPP Depth:  Elevate Your Craft - Nominate the Best for the AMPP Awards!
• AMPP Career Center: This Month's Job Opportunities 
• AMPP Store:  Advances in Measurements of Corrosion Manifestations
• AMPP Standards: Newly Published, Revised, and Reaffirmed Standards

AMPP NEWS

Honoring Women Who Shape the Future: A Celebration of Trailblazing Female Engineers on International Women in Engineering Day! 

On June 23, The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) will honor International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) by celebrating women who work in the engineering sector and encouraging more women to take up engineering. We will shine a spotlight on the incredible innovations achieved by the inspiring women within the AMPP community. Get ready to be motivated by their remarkable stories of success!

Join Us!

• Follow AMPP on social media to engage and show support by liking, commenting, and sharing these posts to amplify their impact and inspire others.
• Use the hashtag #WomenOfAMPP to share your experiences, words of encouragement, or stories of influential women in engineering. 
• Share the campaign with friends, colleagues, and networks and encourage them to participate and help raise awareness about the significant contributions women have made in engineering. 

Be part of a movement that fosters innovation, inclusion, and empowerment. 

AMPP INSIGHTS

Fueling the Future: Elevate Industry Standards with AMPP’s SC 26 Initiative

We're excited to introduce the newly formed AMPP Standards Committee, SC 26, dedicated to Carbon Capture, Alternative Fuels, and Energy Storage. SC 26 is set to be a catalyst in developing essential standards for materials protection in cutting-edge energy sectors. By joining, you’ll have the invaluable opportunity to exchange knowledge with industry leaders, take a central role in shaping the future of energy, and advance your career. We urge forward-thinkers to seize this opportunity and join SC 26 in pioneering sustainable energy solutions. To get involved, contact Brad.Wilder@ampp.org. Together, let's innovate for a sustainable future.

U.S. Veterans, Your Next Mission is with AMPP!

Embark on a new adventure with AMPP's Workforce Development Program. Take the helm with specialized training paths, soar to an AMPP Level I certification, and unlock new horizons in the materials protection and performance sector. Build alliances with industry mentors who will be your guides in this thrilling journey. We’re fueling your career pathway with covered travel and accommodations. Time for your valor to meet opportunity - gear up and let’s conquer new opportunities together. Apply today! 

Save the Date for the Department of Defense (DoD) Corrosion Prevention Technology & Innovation Symposium!

Join your peers this August 14-17, 2023 in Tucson, AZ for the return of the DoD Corrosion Prevention Technology & Innovation Symposium. Explore 80+ technical presentations, workshops, AMPP courses, research sessions, and posters on corrosion science and technology management.

Member Moments

AMPP India Chapter & AMPP India West Zone Student Chapter

The AMPP India Chapter and its AMPP India West Zone Student Chapter celebrated World Corrosion Awareness Day on April 24th at the Department of Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. The event kicked off with a Corrosion Awareness Quiz and a captivating lecture by Dr. Patri on ‘Mitigating Corrosion Issues in the Naval Systems’. 

The Student Chapter's Officer emphasized corrosion control's importance and rallied students to get involved. The ceremony culminated in celebrating the AMPP 2023 awardees, acknowledging the crucial role of professionals in corrosion mitigation.

AMPP Austin Chapter 

The AMPP Austin Chapter had a productive May meeting and was thrilled to welcome new AMPP CEO, Alan Thomas. Anthony Grigsby gave an informative presentation on Coatings in Water, Wastewater, and Secondary Containment, which provided invaluable insights into the coatings industry. Other updates shed light on AMPP’s exciting new expansion in the US Gulf Coast Area and the upcoming officer elections, and presenting more involvement and progress for chapter members.

Member Motivations | An interview with Nicole Zafris, Technical Program Committee Member:

What motivated you to join a program committee?

I thought it was a great way to give back, and I was lucky enough to have a wonderful mentor who was able to provide a lot of knowledge transfer. I felt like getting involved was the way to make sure that transfer of knowledge and information would continue.

What do you enjoy/find most valuable about being on a program committee?

The global networking aspect that I would not have previously been able to access; taking from that expertise is invaluable.

If there are members or volunteers looking to get more involved with AMPP, what would you recommend to them?

Definitely reach out to technical committees or anyone involved with standards to see if any roles need to be filled. It’s good to familiarize yourself with the AMPP website and online discussions, follow up if there is something you want to do or learn, ask around at the conference, and make it known you want to be involved.

AMPP TECH

PHMSA’s New Rule Updates Pipeline Corrosion Control Requirements

Newly Approved Epoxy Lining Protects Texas Water Tanks

Intergranular Corrosion of Feedstock Modified—Additively Manufactured Stainless Steel After Sensitization

Fire Protection at a Fractionation Plant

How Advanced Microbial Monitoring Can Quantify Corrosion Risks

Respiratory Compliances Best Practices

AMPP DEPTH

Nominate the Industry's Best for an AMPP Award!

Our Members are driven to be the most skilled and remarkable materials performance and protection professionals worldwide. AMPP is proud to award and recognize our members' achievements and contributions through our Annual Awards Program. 

AMPP Awards are designed to recognize the achievements of individuals, companies, and project teams whose contributions are changing the industry, society, and the world today.

The full slate of awards includes 12 categories recognizing outstanding accomplishment in areas such as service, leadership, application of or advancement of applied technology, and more, such as:

• Project Awards
  Recognizes superior performance, management approaches, innovation, or other achievements in materials protection technologies for new construction, maintenance projects, or remediation/rehab of existing assets or buildings, and public service impact through community service projects.

• Russell Brannon & John Keane Signature Award
  Recognizes a current member of AMPP whose outstanding service and leadership have contributed to the development, advancement, and promotion of the Association's objectives.

• Distinguished Organization Award
  Recognizes remarkable service and efforts in advancing the mission and core values of AMPP by a group of individuals, a team, or an organization.

• Early Career Excellence Award
  Recognizes individuals that worked in academia, research, industry, or government for ten years or less and had excellent contributions and exceptional promise in materials protection and performance.

Act Now: Nominate!

Know someone who deserves recognition? Submit your nominations! Visit the AMPP Awards nomination page to view all AMPP award categories, access nomination forms, and for additional details.

*The deadline to submit nominations for consideration is September 1, 2023.

AMPP EVENTS

Let Your Voice Be Heard - Submit Your Abstract for a 2024 AMPP Annual peer-reviewed session for a chance to be published.

AMPP CAREER CENTER

Target candidates with ease on the AMPP Career Center which has more than 10,000 registered jobseekers and 322 active job listings!

Project Manager - Materials Science and Metallurgy 

Vision Point Systems, Inc. | Bethesda, Maryland, (Remote)

Corrosion Engineer 

Vision Point Systems, Inc. | Fairfax, Virginia, (On-Site)

Corrosion Technician 

Targa Resources | Cresson, Texas, (On-Site)

UT Technician 

KTA-Tator, Inc. | New Jersey, United States (Hybrid)

View All 322 Corrosion and Coatings Jobs 

Looking For Assistance With Employee Recruitment? 
Look no further than AMPP's Career Center, where you can post your job openings and reach thousands of professionals in the Corrosion and Coatings industry. Don't wait, click here to post your job openings today and enhance your recruitment efforts.

AMPP STORE

Are Your Critical Measurements Accurate?

From labs to field locations, thousands of measurements shape the future of corrosion control. "Advances in Measurements of Corrosion Manifestations" is your only comprehensive guide to unraveling the scientific principles and cutting-edge methods in this rapidly changing industry. Enhance your decision-making and protect your equipment. Pick up your copy today.

AMPP STANDARDS

Newly Published Standards: 

AMPP Guide 21532-2023, Guideline for Materials Selection and Corrosion Control for CO2 Transport and Injection 

AMPP SP21474-2023, External Corrosion Control of On-Grade Carbon Steel Storage Tank Bottoms

AMPP TR21478-2023, 3D Optical Imaging Techniques

Revised/Reaffirmed Standards: 

NACE TM21420-2023, Test Method for Measurement of Peel Strength of Multilayer Polyolefin Coating Systems

NACE SP0291-2023, Care, Handling, and Installation of Internally Plastic-Coated Oilfield Tubular Goods and Accessories

SSPC-Paint 39-2023, Two-Component Aliphatic Polyurea Topcoat, Fast- or Moderate-Drying, Performance-Based

SSPC-AB 3-2023, Ferrous Metallic Abrasive

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